Pair of Seminoles taken in final 2025 MLB mock draft
MLB.com has released their final mock draft, featuring the first 43 picks, and they are expecting two former Seminoles to hear their name called. Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo are both projecting the Cincinnati Reds to draft Jamie Arnold with the No. 8 overall pick.
He finished the 2025 season with a 2.98 ERA. In 84.2 innings, he recorded 119 strikeouts against 63 hits and 27 walks. He held opponents to a .208 batting average and made six All-American teams.
Callis then has the Minnesota Twins selecting shortstop Alex Lodise with the No. 36 overall pick. Mayo did not have him going in the first 43 picks.
Lodise finished his breakout season hitting .394 with 17 home runs, 18 doubles, 68 RBI, and 62 runs scored. He also played excellent defense at shortstop and win the Dick Howser Trophy and was a consensus First-Team All-American.
Other players who could be drafted on Sunday night include outfielder Max Williams and pitcher Cam Leiter. Several more Seminoles are expected to be drafted on Monday.
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